MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
body work damaged and in poor condition
both front tyre treads inner edges worn to legal limit- 1.6mm
brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear
bumpers, front wings, bonnet, front grill, rear quarter panels and rear panel slight damage
front lower suspension arms/ shock absorber bushes starting to split/ wear
front number plate cracked
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish
offside rear light lens small crack
oil leak
rear exhaust starting to rust
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension trailing arms bushes starting to split/ wear
rear wheel arches, rear quarter panels, outer sill panels and doorsteps starting to rust
slight play in steering rack
small stone chips in front windscreen
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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F131 MGW is a 1989 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1989 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 87,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F131 MGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 37 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F131 MGW registered?
F131 MGW is a 1989 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 April 1989.
Is F131 MGW safe to buy?
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